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Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka Travel Guide
Andhara
Pradesh and Karnataka are like an undiscovered, incessant journey to the rich
cultural heritage of India. These states present a complete blend of history,
wildlife, heritage, leisure, royalty, Temples. The unique amalgamation of peace
spots and arts & crafts make the trip totally fulfilling and rewarding.
They are having a consummate poised mix of natural charms and exquisitely momentous
architecture.
Andhara is amply endowed with nature’s riches here you find Vishakhapatnam
boasting of a long coastline. The RamaKrishna, Rishikonda Beaches are perfect
for swimmers, water skiers and wind surfers. A trip to the enticing Borra caves
is complete with splendid stalactite and stalagmite formations. For wildlife
lovers there’s a wide extent of flora and fauna from the hilly ranges of
the Eastern Ghats and the Nallmalais, to the shores of Bay of Bengal.
Karnataka harbors a variance of interests such as the ruins of Vijaynagar; sculptures
of Belur and Halebid; mausoleum of Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur; golden sands of Karavalli,
proud hills of Kodagu; forests of Bandipur; Nagarhole & Bannerghatta; Chikmagulur
with its mountains & coffee plantations; majestic Mysore and world’s
tallest freestanding monolith of Bahubali at Sravanabelagola. Bangalore the
capital called the Silicon Valley of India for its booming software, is also
known as the city of draught beer.
Karnataka and Andhara own a rich cultural heritage, evident from the life-style
they have. Both the states have got their folk theatres as an ancient and opulent
tradition, the two principal forms being Yakshagana and the puppet theatre.
Exquisite crafts, resonant religious festivals, a assorted cuisine and the sound
mother tongues, Telugu and Kannada are some of the indelible impressions of
this state. Kuchipudi and Kathekali are the two prestigious classical forms
of AP and Karnataka.
Best time to visit :
Karnataka- September to February
Andhara Pradesh- October to February
Places of Interest :
Kanataka - Bangalore, Ooty, Badami, Hassan, Bijapur , Mysore, Vijaynagar,
Hampi and Tirupati.
Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad, Vishakapatnam, RamaKrishna & Rishikonda
Beaches, Araku valley, Tirupati and Warangal.
Fairs & festivals : Karnataka- Vairamudi, Dusshera, Muharram. Andhara
Pradesh- Annual All India Festival of Arts & Crafts, Lumbini Festival, Rayalseema
food & Dance festival and Visaka Utsav.
Golden Triangle
